Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Covergazing: Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
I've never read a book by Debbie Macomber, although I do own The Shop on Blossom Street. Twenty Wishes is the new one by Macomber, and the cover should appeal to any booklover. Of course, I love the bookshelves in the picture, but the little dog is adorable and the chair looks mighty comfy. This book is about a woman who owns a successful bookstore in Seattle, but feels empty despite her accomplishments. I may have to pick up a copy of this one sometime, probably after I read the other Macomber book I have on my shelf!
Do you like this cover?
Labels: Covergazing
Friday, April 25, 2008
Covergazing: Shakespeare's Wife by Germaine Greer
I've been seeing this cover around a lot. I think it's very nice; simple, but pretty. And it seems to fit the idea I've always had about how Shakespeare's wife may have looked - slim, delicate, and attractive. I also like the shade of blue in her dress and the single flower she's holding.
Labels: Covergazing
Friday, April 18, 2008
Covergazing: I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
I must confess my guilt and shame regarding a very bad habit of mine. I often judge books by their covers. I know, I know, it is totally going against a good and important rule in life. I just can't help it. There are so many pretty and interesting book covers nowadays! It occasionally gets me into trouble when I fall for a book because it has a beautiful cover, yet I eventually discover that the inside isn't enjoyable. But I can't stop doing it, so I've decided to give up and embrace my addiction. Therefore, this is the first of many posts that will be in the category of Covergazing.
This is just one example of the numerous types of covers that catch my eye while browsing bookstores or online sites. The delicate-looking fabric was what initially grabbed my attention. But I could tell that I Was Told There'd Be Cake probably wasn't some frilly romance novel, going by the font on the front. I clicked on the book over at Amazon and read the book details. And I knew I had to add it to my ever-growing wish list. It's a "breezy series of vignettes with uproariously unpredictable outcomes" centered around being a female in her mid-20s. (I just turned 30 last month, but that doesn't mean I'm too old to remember that particular phase!)
What do you think about this cover? Would this be something you'd pick up and flip through if you saw it in a bookstore?
This is just one example of the numerous types of covers that catch my eye while browsing bookstores or online sites. The delicate-looking fabric was what initially grabbed my attention. But I could tell that I Was Told There'd Be Cake probably wasn't some frilly romance novel, going by the font on the front. I clicked on the book over at Amazon and read the book details. And I knew I had to add it to my ever-growing wish list. It's a "breezy series of vignettes with uproariously unpredictable outcomes" centered around being a female in her mid-20s. (I just turned 30 last month, but that doesn't mean I'm too old to remember that particular phase!)
What do you think about this cover? Would this be something you'd pick up and flip through if you saw it in a bookstore?
Labels: Covergazing
